Draconian Laws in India: Why and How to Fight?

This coming Sunday, May 31, a discussion amongst activists would be held triggered by a few initiating presentations to explore the nature and implications of draconian laws in India.
This would drive towards evolving an appropriate action plan to tackle the issue in a serious and systematic manner.
This discussion is meant to be the first preliminary [...]

announcements, repressive laws

FIVE CITIES IN RAJASTHAN PLAN PROTESTS DEMANDING THE RELEASE OF Dr. BINAYAK SEN

UDAIPUR
The Rajasthan Programmes demanding the release of Dr. Binayak Sen kicked of on the 12th of May, 2009 with the Udaipur District PUCL Branch holding a public meeting at Gandhi Smarak Mandir in Udaipur city. Chaired by the PUCL, Udaipur District branch President, Chandra Bhandari the meeting resolved to fight against the injustice that was [...]

Global Action, May 14 2009, announcements

DC: solidarity protest to release Dr Binayak Sen

Amnesty International – USA and Association for India’s Development [AID]
as part of ‘Global campaign to Release Dr Binayak Sen’ calls for
Release of Human Rights Activist & Doctor Binayak Sen
4:30 PM, Thursday, May 14th 2009
In front of Indian Embassy, 2107 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Dear Friends,

May 14th, 2009 marks the second year of grave injustice for [...]

Global Action, May 14 2009, Protests, announcements

Chennai:Cycle Rally and Public Event

What:

Day long cycling and pamphleteering across the city,
Public Meeting and Cultural evening marking the second year of incarceration of Dr. Binayak Sen

When:

14th May, 2009
Cycling and pamphleteering across the city – 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m
Public Meeting and Cultural Programme – 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Where:

Cycling and Pamphleteering – Refer list of places attached
Public [...]

Global Action, May 14 2009, announcements

PUCL APPEAL FOR MAY 14, 2009

Demanding the Release of Dr. Sen and for Restoration of Democratic Rights in Chhatitsgarh
On 14 May 2009 Dr Binayak Sen, Vice President of the People’s Union For Civil Liberties, and General Secretary of Chhattisgarh unit of PUCL, the well known paediatrician and human rights defender will complete two years in a Raipur prison on false [...]

Global Action, May 14 2009, announcements